A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01 by Dodsley and Hazlitt

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Compiler Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764
Editor Hazlitt, William Carew, 1834-1913
Title A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Interlude of the four elements -- The tragic-comedy of Calisto and Melibaea -- Everyman: a moral play -- Hickscorner -- The pardoner and the friar -- The world and the child -- God's promises -- The four P.P. -- A new interlude, called Thersites.
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 01" by Dodsley and Hazlitt is a collection of early English dramatic works published in the late 19th century. This volume, revised and expanded, aims to revive notable plays that have previously suffered from neglect or obscurity, presenting them in chronological order to highlight the evolution of English drama. The collection includes a diverse range of interludes and moral plays, showcasing themes that reflect the cultural and social landscape of the time. The opening of this volume features a detailed preface that outlines the rationale behind the new arrangement and selection of plays included. The first piece in the collection is the "Interlude of the Four Elements," which introduces various characters that personify nature and human desires, weaving together elements of philosophy and natural science in a humorous manner. As the play unfolds, it engages with topics such as the properties of the four elements and philosophical musings on humanity's place in the world. This playful interaction sets the tone for the mix of entertainment and thoughtful examination found in this collection of old English plays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 9050
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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